Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda
The increasing pressures on socio-ecological landscapes (SEL) in developing countries, including Rwanda, stem from a complex interplay of factors, primarily driven by heightened demand for essential livelihood assets. These assets encompass access to food, health services, water, forest resources, h...
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| author | Uwanyirigira, D. Musana, B. Atampugre, Gerald Tilahun, Seifu A. Oke, Adebayo Cofie, Olufunke O. |
| author_browse | Atampugre, Gerald Cofie, Olufunke O. Musana, B. Oke, Adebayo Tilahun, Seifu A. Uwanyirigira, D. |
| author_facet | Uwanyirigira, D. Musana, B. Atampugre, Gerald Tilahun, Seifu A. Oke, Adebayo Cofie, Olufunke O. |
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| description | The increasing pressures on socio-ecological landscapes (SEL) in developing countries, including Rwanda, stem from a complex interplay of factors, primarily driven by heightened demand for essential livelihood assets. These assets encompass access to food, health services, water, forest resources, housing, and agricultural spaces. In Rwanda, the excessive and often mismanaged utilization of productive landscape resources is evident, exacerbated by climate change and lapses in institutional policies. This situation has led to diminishing biodiversity and ecosystem services, threatening the sustainability of agricultural production systems and other livelihoods within the country.
Utilizing the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework, a study focusing on the Rubyiro sub-catchment of the Rusizi River Basin provides a situational analysis of these dynamics. The Rubyiro sub-catchment is characterized by its rich natural resources and competing land uses but is also experiencing significant environmental degradation. The study aims to assess biophysical conditions, socio-economic factors, and the drivers of landscape changes while examining institutional responses. Key findings indicate that socioeconomic development driven by agriculture and mining activities contributes to environmental changes such as deforestation, soil erosion, and water contamination.
The analysis highlights various pressures impacting the Rubyiro catchment, including increased rainfall intensity and reliance on fuelwood. These pressures lead to serious environmental challenges such as land degradation and flooding, particularly affecting rice cultivation in the region. Climate change further complicates these issues by altering temperature and rainfall patterns, which negatively impacts agricultural productivity. The Rusizi Catchment Management Plan outlines existing and planned responses aimed at landscape restoration and pollution control, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to effectively address these challenges. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1733472025-11-07T09:00:24Z Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda Uwanyirigira, D. Musana, B. Atampugre, Gerald Tilahun, Seifu A. Oke, Adebayo Cofie, Olufunke O. landscape socioeconomic aspects livelihoods assessment The increasing pressures on socio-ecological landscapes (SEL) in developing countries, including Rwanda, stem from a complex interplay of factors, primarily driven by heightened demand for essential livelihood assets. These assets encompass access to food, health services, water, forest resources, housing, and agricultural spaces. In Rwanda, the excessive and often mismanaged utilization of productive landscape resources is evident, exacerbated by climate change and lapses in institutional policies. This situation has led to diminishing biodiversity and ecosystem services, threatening the sustainability of agricultural production systems and other livelihoods within the country. Utilizing the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework, a study focusing on the Rubyiro sub-catchment of the Rusizi River Basin provides a situational analysis of these dynamics. The Rubyiro sub-catchment is characterized by its rich natural resources and competing land uses but is also experiencing significant environmental degradation. The study aims to assess biophysical conditions, socio-economic factors, and the drivers of landscape changes while examining institutional responses. Key findings indicate that socioeconomic development driven by agriculture and mining activities contributes to environmental changes such as deforestation, soil erosion, and water contamination. The analysis highlights various pressures impacting the Rubyiro catchment, including increased rainfall intensity and reliance on fuelwood. These pressures lead to serious environmental challenges such as land degradation and flooding, particularly affecting rice cultivation in the region. Climate change further complicates these issues by altering temperature and rainfall patterns, which negatively impacts agricultural productivity. The Rusizi Catchment Management Plan outlines existing and planned responses aimed at landscape restoration and pollution control, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to effectively address these challenges. 2024-12-30 2025-02-21T18:03:22Z 2025-02-21T18:03:22Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173347 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on West and Central African Food Systems Transformation Uwanyirigira, D.; Musana, B.; Atampugre, G.; Tilahun, S. A.; Oke, A.; Cofie, O. 2024. Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on West and Central African Food Systems Transformation. 34p. |
| spellingShingle | landscape socioeconomic aspects livelihoods assessment Uwanyirigira, D. Musana, B. Atampugre, Gerald Tilahun, Seifu A. Oke, Adebayo Cofie, Olufunke O. Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title | Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title_full | Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title_fullStr | Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title_full_unstemmed | Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title_short | Situation analysis of Rubyiro Sub-catchment of the Rusizi River in Rwanda |
| title_sort | situation analysis of rubyiro sub catchment of the rusizi river in rwanda |
| topic | landscape socioeconomic aspects livelihoods assessment |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173347 |
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